“Worker trends haven’t changed,” Miller said. “The problem is not so much tipping– it’s inflation,” Miller said, noting that businesses may lower base pay to cut overhead, and expect consumers to tip. Miller said studies show that Americans will tip as a cultural norm, no matter the level of service.

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